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Avances en la evaluación del Ataque por Hidrógeno a Alta Temperatura HTHA Técnica Ultrasónica de Imágenes por Coherencia de Fase (PCI)
non destructive testing

Advances in the Evaluation of High Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA): Ultrasonic Phase Coherence Imaging (PCI) Technique

Author: Ing. Carlos Alvarez, March 13, 2024.
High Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA) represents a significant risk
for industrial equipment operating in environments with high hydrogen content, especially in sectors such as petrochemicals and refining. Recent advances in ultrasound technology, particularly Phase Coherence Imaging (PCI), offer promising solutions to improve HTHA assessment.

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El American Petroleum Institute (API) y su papel en la eficiencia energética
codes and standards

The American Petroleum Institute (API) and its role in energy efficiency

Author: Ing. Euclides Quiñonez, March 12, 2024.
Energy efficiency has become a global imperative in the fight against climate change and sustainable resource management. In this context, the American Petroleum Institute (API) contributes significantly to maximizing energy efficiency, exploring initiatives ranging from standards development and research to efficiency certification and energy policy collaboration.

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ROVs y Mini-ROVs: Vanguardia de la inspección y mantenimiento de estructuras complejas
technology

ROVs and Mini-ROVs: State-of-the-art inspection and maintenance of complex structures

Author: Ing. Antonio Zavarce, March 11, 2024.
In the field of industrial engineering and maintenance, ensuring the integrity and efficiency of complex structures is critical to operational safety. Faced with the challenges of accessibility and associated risks, ROVs, especially Mini-ROVs, have emerged as innovative alternatives, fundamentally changing the way these essential tasks are performed.

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Influencia de la condiciones ambientales en la corrosión atmosférica
corrosion and materials

Influence of environmental conditions on atmospheric corrosion

Author: Ing. Mayuly Rodriguez, March 9, 2024.
Atmospheric corrosion does not depend exclusively on the affected asset, since it develops under the influence of corrosive factors or agents present in the atmosphere. These factors are humidity, ambient temperature, wind, salinity, acid gases, suspended particles, among others.

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